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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,983.26, 8,256.24 and 3,330.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,983.26, 8,256.24 and 3,330.24 is: 4,595.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,983.26 : 8,256.24 = 3,330.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,983.26/8,256.24 = 3,330.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,983.26x = 8,256.24 × 3,330.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,983.26x = 27,495,260.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,495,260.70/5,983.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,595.36

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